Joanne Fletcher wins the May TSF Award for Heroes

The incredible Jo Fletcher from Kingswinford in Bloom has won this month's TSFAward For Heroes.

The award was presented by our local hero Gail Bradley from Kingswinford & Wall Heath Litter Pick Group.

Jo was nominated by a fellow Bloomer Jacqui who said: "I'd like to nominate Joanne Fletcher from the Kingswinford In Bloom group as a community champion. Jo has worked incredibly hard building the group, which is having a great impact on the village. 

"Not only that, Jo has also raised thousands of pounds over the years for various charities, and I feel her commitment and dedication to the village should be recognised.

"Jo is the driving force behind Kingswinford in Bloom. She does a lot of work behind the scenes as well as being out every weekend with the group. Jo is an asset to the community and deserves recognition for all of her hard work."

Lisa Johnson, Treasurer, said: "Jo has a boundless energy and enthusiasm that is contagious and drives Kingswinford in Bloom forward with passion and she also has excellent organisation skills. She’s so easy to get along with and such great fun that it has made becoming a ‘Bloomer’ even better as she fosters friendship as well as community spirit.

"This community award is well deserved and I’m sure will be much appreciated by her."

Vari Holland, long time friend of Jo said: "I am very proud to say that Jo is my best mate. She is slightly mad, hilarious and comes up with crazy ideas that are always for the benefit of others. She puts her heart and sole into everything she does - with her infectious enthusiasm, she brings others with her.

"This crazy idea of making Kingswinford look better has certainly been a huge success!! Kingswinford is now BLOOMING.

"Thank you for being you Jo, we love you."

Shaz Saleem said: "For me personally, Jo has been an inspiration, she joined me two tears ago taking part in an abseil raising thousands for Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity. I was very pleased when she approached me to run the In Bloom project, I knew with her drive and commitment the group would go far!!!

"I personally believe it's important to recognise community ambassadors who make our area better for all.

"Many congratulations to Jo Fletcher!"

If you know anyone who lives or works in Kingswinford, Wall Heath, and the surrounding area and deserves to be recognised, please nominate them by emailing me on askshaz@hotmail.co.uk.

This award was founded by The Saleem Foundation to recognise local heroes.